MEDORA — The Medora Musical has recently experienced a surge in fraudulent ticket resellers, leaving unsuspecting guests disappointed and out of hundreds of dollars.

North Dakota Attorney General Drew Wrigley urges North Dakotans to be cautious and informed when purchasing tickets during the summer concert season. Third-party websites and ticket resellers often look official.

The Medora Musical has seen guests taken advantage of in two main ways.

Firstly, guests are buying fake or fraudulent tickets, which, once they show up at the venue, do not actually exist. Scammers include individuals on resale marketplaces and fake resale companies. Buying directly from reputable and authorized platforms is the only way to guarantee the authenticity of tickets.

Secondly, resellers are selling tickets for well above the value of the tickets. Medora Musical tickets range in price from $23.95 to $74.95. Any tickets sold for a higher price may be a scam.

One unfortunate guest, Roger Tollefson, fell victim, purchasing tickets for an exorbitant $500.

“Don’t let scammers ruin your Medora Musical experience like they did mine. It’s disheartening to see how easily these fraudsters can take advantage of unsuspecting fans,” Tollefson said.

If you are unsure if you have purchased fraudulent tickets for the Medora Musical, the Medora Vacation Center can assist you in verifying your order.

If you have fallen victim to a ticket scam, take immediate action. File a local police report to document the incident, and if you made the purchase using a credit card, report the issue to your card company. In some cases, disputing the charge may be possible, providing a potential resolution.